Restrictions in Srinagar on PM’s visit

Amid heightened security arrangements in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to State, authorities have decided to impose restrictions in Srinagar parts including Old City on Saturday as a precautionary measure.

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan Friday evening in Srinagar.

There shall be complete restrictions within the territorial jurisdictions of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safakadal, MR Gunj, Nishat and partially in Maisuma and Kralkhud police stations of Srinagar tomorrow, a government official said
He said the restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incident.

The official said that class work in all schools and colleges in Srinagar shall also remain suspended.